More November Maintenance Guide November is full of autumnal celebrations, falling leaves and changing weather. For some regions, snow might already falling and winter wind storms threatening to knock out power. This is the right time of year to keep preparing your home for winter like purchasing snow supplies, testing your generator and keeping the gutters clear of leaves.
Buying A New Listing, To Die For If you dream of a home with character, do we have a gem for you! This new-to-market charmer is located in an isolated part of town and has a view to die for. The dead silent surroundings will give you all the privacy you need. Six bedrooms is ample space for a growing family, or plenty of room for unexpected house guests.
More 5 Things to Consider if You’re Behind on Your Mortgage Financial setbacks like the loss of a job or large medical bills can make it tough to make ends meet. If you find yourself behind on your mortgage payments, it helps to be proactive. It's also good to know that federal and local agencies, even banks, are working to help those who are behind on their mortgages from going into foreclosure.
Living Get Extra Cozy This Fall It’s almost that time of year again; time for cuddles and hot cocoa by the fireplace. It’s also almost time to debate whether to trade in the heels and cocktails on a chilly Friday night for Netflix in bed. We’re going to make that decision a piece of cake for you. Plot twist: sweaters aren’t just for humans *gasp* they’re also for beds.
More #YourStoryIsOurStory: The Best is Yet to Come When Patrick and Kat went to close on their first home together, he had a surprise up his sleeve. Patrick had enlisted the help of their Windermere Real Estate agent, Becky Ruark, to help him propose! Now they’re making their house a home with their newest addition. #YourStoryIsOurStory
More Golf Tournaments: A Tee-rific Fundraising Event Why do we love golf tournaments so much? These events are a terrific way to raise money for a good cause.
Living Personalize Your Pumpkins This Halloween skip the knife and save a pumpkin! Last year we saw this new trend take off and turns out it’s still just as popular this year. Do something different than the typical Halloween jack-o-lantern and try a more sophisticated pumpkin with a flourish of your personal style. We’ve scoured the internet for our […]
More #YourStoryIsOurStory: Finding the One Throughout the year we will be posting some of our favorite #YourStoryIsOurStory videos, photos, and blog posts. Please take a minute to share your experiences, and follow #YourStoryIsOurStory on our blog, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, and Pinterest pages.
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More October Home Maintenance Guide October is a great month to check off your fall home maintenance tasks. As our regions transition into fall, you may have a lot of weekend projects you’re trying to get done before peak holiday season begins. In many regions, this is a great month to finish up outdoor projects before snow or inclement weather begins. Below are some other important tasks to consider this month.
More The Windermere Foundation: $30 Million Raised and Counting! Nearly two years ago, in honor of the Windermere Foundation’s 25th anniversary, Windermere owners, agents, and staff came together and set a goal. That goal was to reach $30 million in total donations by the end of 2015. At that point, we were at $26 million in donations, so this meant raising $4 million in two years – nearly double what we had ever raised before.
More #YourStoryIsOurStory: Finding a Dream Home after Forty Years Bob and Gail have lived in the same house for 40 years. You'd think that a small one-level home with no yard or a condo would be their next step. Not for these two! They've dreamed of living in a big home on acreage. #YourStoryIsOurStory
More Windermere Beta Testing New Safety Device During National Agent Safety Month In recent years, there have been a number of high profile cases of violence against real estate agents. In an effort to raise awareness about this important topic, and provide agents with the resources to protect themselves, the National Association of REALTORS® designates September as “REALTOR Safety Month”.
More 3 Quick Maintenance Tips to Make Your Roof Last A brand-new roof is a massive investment, but no other element of your home is quite as valuable. While the average lifespan of a roof is about 15 years, careful homeowners have a few ways to extend the life of their homes without enduring too many headaches. Take a look at these three quick maintenance tips that will make your roof last.
More #YourStoryIsOurStory: Perseverance, Flexibility and Faith When rent increases were pushing a disabled Marine veteran and his family out of their home, Nancy Chapin felt the weight of the world on her shoulders. After making multiple offers on single-family homes, with an open mind and faith, they found the perfect condo for them.
Living How to Decorate a Rental Abiding by rental rules is important, but so is style and making a house feel more like a home. Thus, we’ve put together a little list for you to help personalize your home, while still insuring you get your security deposit back by the end of it.
More Condo, Town Home or Single Family Home? When it comes to your dream home, you have options! Condos, town homes and single family homes are all great opportunities to invest in a place to live to match your lifestyle. Consider what home style is right for you by asking yourself the following questions:
More Introducing the New Windermere Ad Campaign: #YourStoryIsOurStory We love nothing more than hearing the remarkable stories about your homeownership journey and how your real estate agent helped you start the next chapter of your life. That's why we launched the #YourStoryIsOurStory campaign, as it really speaks to the heart of what makes Windermere special: our agents and the amazing relationships they cultivate with you, their clients.
More Should You Buy or Should You Rent? Do you dream of owning your own home? Or are you happy to rent a place where a landlord takes care of all your home issues? There are pros and cons of both renting and owning your home. Here are some issues to consider if you are on the fence:
Buying #YourStoryIsOurStory: Paradise Found. Paradise Lost. Paradise … SOLD! The ups and downs are thankfully behind us now. The boxes are unpacked and the pups are contently settled in. The kitchen is awaft with aromas of home cooking and the fridge now has chilled glasses ready for a cold brew on a Friday night. I look back on the past three months as an adventure that wouldn't have happened without my spark, nor without the care and ability of our agent Tyler.
More Windermere Offices Gear Up for Back-To-School As students wrapped up their summer vacations and got ready to head back to school, our Windermere offices were busy collecting back-to-school supplies for low-income and homeless students. Thanks to their efforts, thousands of children will have the tools they need to be successful and start the school year with dignity. We are very grateful to everyone involved.